1. LIVESCRIBE: AN EMERGING TECHNOLOGY EDET 637 SPRING 2010 UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE George Flores, RN, BS

2. Learning Objectives Individuals will be able to:  Describe the emerging technology  Identify two applications for the device  Identify two unique features of the technology  Describe one application of the technology in education

3. Technology Description  Livescribe Pulse™ digital pen records both what is written and syncs audio input to notes on specially patterned paper and uploads to PC or MAC  Designed to enhance productivity, learning, communication and self-expression (Baig, 2008; Naone, 2008; Livescribe, 2010)

4. Tech Developers  Executives have experience working with companies such as Leapfrog, Palm, Apple and IBM  CEO Jim Marggraff known for creating LeapPad and LeapFrog FLY Pentop computers  Company unveiled May 28, 2007  Pulse smartpen unveiled January 28, 2008  Company headquarters located in Oakland, CA, USA (Livescribe, 2010)

5. Livescribe Pulse Hardware  Sleek and ergonomic, anodized aluminum housing  Titanium color  155 mm in length, 14 mm to 16mm wide with even taper  Weighs 36 grams (1.3 oz.)  Storage 1GB, 2GB and 4GB Specific details for both hardware and software available at Livescribe website (2010)Livescribe

6. Livescribe Pulse Software  Desktop software downloaded from website  Page viewer  Export function  Smartpen and application management  Account access  Bundled software  Paper replay  Notes (ink capture)  Audio recording access  Calculator  Translator Demo (Livescribe, 2010)

7. Current Uses of Pulse smartpenUses  Note taking device (education, corporate, etc.)  Handwriting to text transcription  Translation  Study guide  Auditory flashcards  Educational assistive device (Livescribe, 2010)

8. Accessibility, Availability and Cost  Available throughout North America at Best Buy, Staples, Target, Apple Stores, and London Drugs  Livescribe site includes a Google Map to assist consumer to find retailers near themretailers  Available online at the same stores  Smartpen and applications available through the Livescribe store online Livescribe store  2GB Pulse costs $149.95, 4GB Pulse costs $169.95, and 4GB Pulse Propack costs $229.95 (Livescribe, 2010)

9. Equipment and Usage Standards  Works with Windows and Mac OS  Getting started with Pulse tutorial available online at the Start here site on the Livescribe siteStart here  Following tutorial videos, desktop installation assistance is available (Livescribe, 2010)

10. Adaptability of Pulse smartpen  User friendly device  Support available online  Tutorials available to consumer  Pulse smartpen user manual available online Pulse smartpen user manual  Windows user manual and Mac OS X user manual online Windows user manualMac OS X user manual  Getting started guide also available online Getting started guide (Livescribe, 2010)

11. Interactivity & Control  Device provides tactile sense of writing, audio input and visual cues to the user; optimizing sensory input for user  Brief video demonstrates some of its featuresvideo (Livescribe, 2010)

12. Application to Education  Device optimizes teaching and learning  Enriches the dynamic exchange between student and teacher  Reinforces concepts through various sensory modalities; assistive device for those with visual impairment (K. Parks, personal communication, January 28, 2010; Science Daily, 2008)  EdLivescribe site details additional application of the smartpen to education EdLivescribe

13. Personal Experiences  Pros  Easy to use device  Has heft and ink flow is very smooth  Audio capture clear and can be augmented with ear buds  Capability to transcribe hand written notes to text  Tech support  Cons  Initial cost  Cost of supplies Overall a very usable assistive technology

14. References Baig, E. C. (2008, May 5). Livescribe Pulse digital pen brings your notes to life. USA Today. Retrieved from http://www.usatoday.com. http://www.usatoday.com Smartpens help blind see: Industrial technologists design smart pen to record what it writes and hears. (2008, May, 1). Science Daily: Your Source for the Latest Research News. Retrieved from http://sciencedaily.com/videos/2008/0509-smart_pens_help_blind_see.html. http://sciencedaily.com/videos/2008/0509-smart_pens_help_blind_see.html Livescribe: Never Miss a Word. (2010). Retrieved April 17, 2010 from http://www.livescribe.com.http://www.livescribe.com Naone, E. (2008). Livescribe pulse: Handwritten notes get digital audio support. Technology Review, 111(3), 86-87. Weaver, B. (2009). On the Pulse: Pen-based computing in the laboratory. Retrieved March 27, 2010 from http://www.scientificcomputing.com/On-the-Pulse.aspx. http://www.scientificcomputing.com/On-the-Pulse.aspx